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This year marks the 65th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. On June4th 1942, a vastly outnumbered and outgunned U.S. Fleet defeated thefinest of the Imperial Japanese Navy in the waters off a small PacificAtoll named Midway. Their daring combination of intelligence, tactics,courage and sacrifice forever changed the course of the war and worldhistory.

In 1999 then Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jay L. Johnson announcedthat beginning with the 2000 observance, June 4 would become assignificant as Oct. 13 — the Navy's birthday. “Twice a year, we willpause as a Navy to reflect upon our proud heritage and to build in allhands a renewed awareness of our tradition and history,” Johnson said.

For the past several years the Battle of Midway has been commemorated in June in Washington DC. This year the Battle of Midway Commemoration is being sponsored by a number of Associations and Foundations including Association of Naval Aviation, Naval Historical Foundation, Naval Order of the United States, The Navy League of the United States, The United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Naval Helicopter Association, United States Naval Institute, Surface Navy Association, and the Tailhook Association.

Two events are being planned to commemorate the Battle of Midway. The Naval District of Washington will host a wreath laying ceremony at 1100 on Monday, 4 June at the Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. You are encouraged to visit the NDW Special Eventswebsite to check out the information. http://www.ndw.navy.mil.

The second is a dinner to be held on Sunday, 3 June at the Army NavyCountry Club in Arlington, Virginia.

No special arrangements are required to attend the Navy MemorialCeremony, but advance reservations are required to attend the dinner.Please consider this email as your invitation to the Battle of MidwayCommemoration Dinner. Mr. Thomas Wildenburg, award winning author will be the principal speaker.

The pre-dinner reception will commence at 1830 followed by dinner at1930. The cost to attend is $55 per person. Additional details can befound on our website at www.midwaycommemoration.org. Reservations arebeing accepted through the website. We are expecting a large turnout for this event and reservations will be accepted on a first-come,first-served basis. You are encouraged to make your paid reservationearly.

If you have any questions, please contact our staff at (703) 960-6801 or email howardplans@aol.com. This will be an outstanding event and we hope you will be able to attend.

Typically requires 15 or more years of related acquisition managementexperience with a government contractor, or related military experience.Knowledge of the Air Staff/OSD organizations and processes. Master'sDegree in Business Administration or related discipline or theequivalent combination of education, technical writing, or work/military experience. Acquisition management experience in an Air Logistics Center is highly desirable

(Note: If you wish to submit your resume for this position, please follow the instruction to apply online, but also send your resume to Ned at elundquist@alionscience.com, and I will also upload it into the system as a “refer a friend” submission for you.)

The Office of Marine Operations (OMO: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/res/fac/oma/) of The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University in Palisades, New York, USA is seeking an outstanding individual for the position of Chief Marine Navigation Department – #049578.

The Office of Marine Operations is seeking a Chief Marine Navigation Dept in support the operation of 235ft oceanographic research vessel MARCUS G. LANGSETH. The ship is a general purpose oceanographic research vessel with specialized capabilities for geology and geophysics which include 2D and 3D multi channel seismic research.Supervises Marine Navigation team personnel and provides highly skilled technical support to scientists including the preparation, deployment, testing, operation and repair of electronic and mechanical equipment used to acquire marine scientific research, particularly, multi-channel seismic data. Performs work at the Observatory when required and for expeditions at sea. On board a vessel, this person supervises the navigation team which provides real time positioning of the ship and calculates final coordinates of the seismic source, the streamers and all general purpose oceanographic equipment. Monitors and records high quality data within the preplanned required specifications.

The selected individual is expected to foster a culture promoting health, safety and environmental issues. Minimum requirements for the position include:

Minimum of BS or Engineering degree plus three years experience in navigation department on research or exploration vessels or High School Diploma plus nine years experience on research or exploration vessels in seismic navigation or a combination of equivalent related field experience. Individual must be capable of working on ship at sea and in isolated locations for a continuous period of time, up to 3 months. Individual must be eligible to hold US Passport or to obtain a US Visa.

Columbia University benefits accompany appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is located in Rockland County, NY. Prospective candidates must apply via Columbia University's website: www.columbia.edu/cu/jobs following on-line application steps (Requisition # 049578) or use quick link: jobs.columbia..edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104388.

Seeking full-time contractor for Executive Communications Manager position at Cisco Systems, Inc., in the US Federal Organization. This position is based in our Herndon, Virginia office and reports to the Senior Manager of US-Canada Strategic Communications, who is based out of San Jose, CA.

The Executive Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans for Cisco’s Federal organization. He or she will build partnership with senior-level executives to develop an effective communication strategy and execution plan that is tied to the business objectives of the organization. This position ensures that communication strategy is successfully executed across multiple media channels (PR, Web, speaker forums, influencer relations, etc.) Additional responsibilities include creating tactical plans, selecting project leaders, oversight of projects, and timeliness and quality of project deliverables. This person will work closely with the Federal senior leadership team and will collaborate and coordinate with other key communication functions.

Typically requires BA/BS in Marketing, Business, IS or equivalent plus 10+ years of related experience in Marketing or Comm organization. A background in Federal Government is extremely beneficial but not required.

Please note that this is a contractor position but if we find the right candidate, it could move to a permanent position by the end of this calendar year.

Job Summary This challenging position offers an experienced Engineer an opportunity to make major contributions in developing algorithms to a number of our software defined radio and positioning and navigation projects. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the R&D effort necessary to complete advanced research and navigation projects. This person will then support the advancement of the technology necessary to sustain multiple product development opportunities.

Job Description The Research Engineer will be responsible for the following:

Requirements This position requires an experienced self-starter with strongindependent and team research abilities. Flexibility to changing tasksand assignments is key. The ability to multitask across projects is also essential. A positive “get the job done” attitude will be rewarded. The ability to jump in and get to work with little direction and supervision will be of significant benefit.

The successful candidate must possess the following combination ofknowledge, skills, and experience:

A working knowledge of Kalman/Adaptive filtering, Stochastic models,Detection, Estimation and Control theory, Statistical Signal processing and Adaptive Signal processing. Experience with implementation of algorithms using general purposeprocessors for real-time applications. Understanding of signal processing theory. Advanced mathematics and analytical skills. C/C++ and MATLAB programming skills.

Citizenship, Education, and Security Clearance U.S. citizenship required. MS degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a relatedtechnical discipline with 5 years of related experience. Individuals with an active security clearance are preferred. Candidates without active security clearance will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

To be considered for this position… Submit your resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience and skills-along with a salary history-in Word or plain text format.

Provide management leadership for Adaptive Methods programs to transition modern sensor processing, information processing, and display technologies into US Navy Undersea Warfare (USW) systems. Primary responsibility will be to the ICP (Integrated Common Processor) program

The candidate we seek must have established credentials in the evaluation of weapon system effectiveness for kinetic energy systems. Understanding of end game dynamics, pre- and post-intercept optical and radar signatures and data analysis procedures is desirable. Must be skilled in the development of discrimination and kill assessment algorithms.Must be a highly motivated individual, who can work independently performing studies, have strong leadership skills to direct and mange the work of others, established credentials, excellent skills working with customers, experience in program management, developing program plans, lead proposal development, and marketing DoD exploratory and advanced technology development programs.Masters degree required, Ph.D. preferred. Must have at least 5+ years experience. (Job Code: WSEE)

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field plus 10 years experience inindustrial and government-related contract administration or Master'sdegree and 9 years of experience. Experience should be progressive, of increasing difficulty and responsibility. Experience in managing, motivating and developing staff.

In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived formore than 10 years applicable work experience. Work experience may beadjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicableexperience for positions involving new technology or labor marketshortages as reflected by market survey data.

Negotiates and establishes teaming agreements with prospective partners to respond to client's solicitation requirements (Alion may be the prime contractor or a subcontractor).

Oversees the execution of contract administration policies andprocedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordancewith corporate and sector policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance by the group contract administration staff. Assumes a significant role in the recommendation of policies and procedures related to contract administration and proposal cost estimating.

(Note: If you wish to submit your resume for this position, please follow the instruction to apply online, but also send your resume to Ned at elundquist@alionscience.com, and I will also upload it into the system as a “refer a friend” submission for you.)

Description: Support space based radar research and development:Define technology development program for electronically scanned arrays and radar payloads. Develop algorithms to support multichannelcombination and GMTI. Evaluate space architectures to support tacticaland strategic space based radar missions. Generate performance modelsfor assessment of payload and spacecraft capabilities. Generate space,ground, and payload requirements for SAR, GMTI, DTED. Brief seniormilitary and government management on technical issues critical tonational security.

Qualifications: 10 years experience in radar systems and spacesystems. Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to interact withsenior technical managers. Ability to lead technical support team.Position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Multiple positions – BS degree in Engineering, Scientific or Technicaldiscipline is required with 10+ years experience in integrating weapons and/or subsystems onto Rotary Wing and/or UAV platforms. A working knowledge of DoD's RW platforms and associated weapons and subsystems is a must. This position also requires: previous experience and an understanding of reading and reviewing interface control documents and wiring diagrams; understanding and practical experience in applying the systems engineering process; good communication skills with willingness to facilitate meetings and present technical issues associated with integration activities. This person must be a self starter with the ability to recognize technical issues and risks without assistance and the written and oral communication skills to accurately disseminate forresolution. Experience with system interoperability, softwaredevelopment, or modeling and simulation will be considered an advantage.

Position requires that candidate meet requirements to obtain a finalsecurity clearance in order to access classified information. Inability to obtain a security clearance will result in candidate being ineligible for this position.

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